October 13, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Prosecution drops three impeachment charges

October 13, 2026

The House prosecution panel on Tuesday withdrew three of the four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, opting to pursue only the charge related to alleged unexplained wealth and undeclared assets, which prosecutors said is sufficient to secure a conviction.

Initial P310 million fund allotted for Pisay ‘model campus’ in NIR

October 13, 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has allotted an initial P310-million for the establishment of the Philippine Science High School (PSHS)-Negros Island Region Campus (NIRC) here beginning school year 2027-2028.

Bacolod 911 logs 50 prank calls daily

October 13, 2026

Bacolod City’s localized 911 emergency service logged an average 50 prank calls a day, causing the hotline to be congested that led to more problems, Dr. Anna Maria Laarni Pornan, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said Oct. 12.

PNP assures swift action on school shooting threats

October 13, 2026

The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) has vowed swift action, following reports of threatening social media posts targeting schools in Negros Occidental, including those in the cities of Bago and Victorias.

Bacolod’s 9 barangay health centers now YAKAP accredited

October 13, 2026

All the nine barangay health centers in this highly urbanized city are now accredited clinics under the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Program.

Benitez presses DBM, CHED to release Tulong Dunong funds

October 13, 2026

Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has urged the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to expedite the release of financial assistance under the Tulong Dunong Program, saying students can no longer afford further delays.

LTO issues show-cause order vs. driver in multi-vehicle crash

October 13, 2026

The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region (LTO-NIR) issued Oct. 12 a show-cause order against a pickup driver, who plowed into at least eight parked and moving vehicles along the Bacolod Negros Occidental Economic Highway (BNOCEH) in Brgy. Sum-ag Oct 11.

Two nabbed for electrical wire theft

October 13, 2026

Two men were arrested after they were caught in the act of stealing electrical wires inside a resort in Barangay Taculing, Bacolod City, Oct. 11.

Bacolod rider dies in double hit-and-run

October 13, 2026

A 26-year-old motorcyclist died in a double hit-and-run collision along Araneta Street, fronting a hotel in Barangay 39, Bacolod City, early morning yesterday, Oct. 12.

Luisa Medel NHS, Corazon L. Montelibano ES rule MassKara drum and lyre corps showdown

October 13, 2026

The next generation of festival performers shone on the streets and arena of the Bacolod public plaza, as Luisa Medel National High School and Corazon L. Montelibano Elementary School emerged champions of the MassKara 2026 Drum and Lyre Corps competition, high school and elementary, Oct. 10.

Prosecution drops three impeachment charges

Initial P310 million fund allotted for Pisay ‘model campus’ in NIR

Bacolod 911 logs 50 prank calls daily

PNP assures swift action on school shooting threats

Bacolod’s 9 barangay health centers now YAKAP accredited

Benitez presses DBM, CHED to release Tulong Dunong funds

LTO issues show-cause order vs. driver in multi-vehicle crash

Two nabbed for electrical wire theft

Bacolod rider dies in double hit-and-run

Luisa Medel NHS, Corazon L. Montelibano ES rule MassKara drum and lyre corps showdown

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